McKinley County, New Mexico, Friday, October 23, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:33PM MDT until October 23 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 730 PM MDT. * At 333 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen this afternoon with portions of this are having already received heavy rain over the previous couple of days. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate and Encinal. This includes the following streams and drainages... Into Tapia, Caon, San Miguel Creek, Apaches, Caada los, Nervio, Caada, Seboyetita Creek, Ojo, Caada del, Paguate, Rio, Tapia, Caon, Encinal Creek, Caon Seco, Agua de, Azabache, Arroyo la, Lomitas, Canada de las, Caoneros, Arroyo, Puerco, Rio, Salada, Caada, Salado Creek, San Antonio, Caada de, Into Puerco, Rio, Chico, Arroyo, Into Salado Creek, Conchas, Arroyo, Puertecita, Arroyo, Seboyeta Creek and Canada Ancha.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 3:02PM MDT until October 23 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 302 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northwest of Marquez, or 21 miles north of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta, Bibo and Encinal.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 2:41PM MDT until October 23 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 330 PM MDT. * At 241 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Cebolletita, or 16 miles northwest of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Marquez, Cebolletita, Cubero, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, Seboyeta, Bibo and Encinal. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 99 and 106.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:22AM MDT until October 23 at 1:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

The heavy rain has ended. Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1200 AM MDT Saturday for portions of north central and west central New Mexico.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:12AM MDT until October 23 at 6:15AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Bernalillo County in central New Mexico... Northwestern Valencia County in central New Mexico... Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 615 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1207 AM MDT, very heavy rain that fell over the region Thursday evening will allow high flows to persist in area arroyos, creeks, and streams with large areas of standing water and lowland flooding likely. Rainfall amounts ranged from 1 to 4 inches across the region with more localized heavy rainfall expected overnight. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Laguna Pueblo, Marquez, Cebolletita, Mesita, New Laguna, Cubero, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, McCartys and Acoma Pueblo. Tributaries leading into the Rio San Jose and Rio Puerco will also be impacted. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 10:05PM MDT until October 23 at 1:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 1005 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pueblo Pintado, Ojo Encino, Torreon Navajo Mission, Counselor, San Mateo and Torreon. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 74 and 99.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 8:26PM MDT until October 22 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

Light rain will continue over the area and flows of water in arroyos as well as ponding of water in low spots may persist. Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 AM MDT Friday for portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 8:25PM MDT until October 22 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 825 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate and Encinal.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 8:05PM MDT until October 22 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 805 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northeast of Marquez, or 30 miles north of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Laguna Pueblo, Marquez, Cebolletita, New Laguna, Mesita, Cubero, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, McCartys and Seboyeta. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 93 and 124.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 7:53PM MDT until October 22 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Bernalillo County in central New Mexico... Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 845 PM MDT. * At 753 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Marquez, or 24 miles north of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Laguna Pueblo, Marquez, Cebolletita, New Laguna, Mesita, Cubero, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, McCartys and Seboyeta. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 93 and 124.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds. Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 7:28PM MDT until October 23 at 1:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Southeastern San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... Northeastern McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 130 AM MDT Friday. * At 728 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pueblo Pintado, Ojo Encino, Torreon Navajo Mission, Counselor, San Mateo and Torreon. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 74 and 99.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Find an alternate route.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 7:24PM MDT until October 22 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico... Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 930 PM MDT. * At 724 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Grants, Milan and San Rafael in Cibola County. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 70 and 88.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 7:10PM MDT until October 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 710 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northeast of Marquez, or 28 miles north of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Marquez.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque NM. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:51PM MDT until October 22 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 651 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate and Encinal.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 6:49PM MDT until October 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 730 PM MDT. * At 649 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Marquez, or 17 miles north of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta and Bibo.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque NM. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:23PM MDT until October 22 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 623 PM MDT, Although rainfall has temporarily stopped, additional thunderstorms will move into the warned area through the evening. Up to 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding has already been observed with a continued risk into the mid evening. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, Vanderwagen, Black Rock, Church Rock, Rock Springs, Yah-Ta-Hey, Red Rock State Park, Chi Chil Tah and Allison. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 13 and 34.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of normally dry arroyos and streambeds, low water crossings, intersections and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low lying areas.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 5:56PM MDT until October 22 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 645 PM MDT. * At 556 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of New Laguna, or 9 miles southwest of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Laguna Pueblo, Cebolletita, New Laguna, Cubero, Mesita, Marquez, Skyline-Ganipa, Acoma Pueblo, Bibo and Paguate. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 100 and 117.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Accumulations of small hail on roads can create very slick and hazardous driving conditions. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 5:07PM MDT until October 22 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... Southeastern McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 1100 PM MDT. * At 507 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate and Encinal.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 4:36PM MDT until October 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 436 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. A high risk of flash flooding continues. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Grants, Milan and San Rafael in Cibola County. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 70 and 88.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 4:26PM MDT until October 22 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 830 PM MDT. * At 426 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, Vanderwagen, Black Rock, Church Rock, Rock Springs, Yah-Ta-Hey, Red Rock State Park, Chi Chil Tah and Allison. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 13 and 34 and New Mexico State Route 602.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of normally dry arroyos and streambeds, low water crossings, intersections and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low lying areas.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 1:23PM MDT until October 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico... Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 730 PM MDT Thursday. * At 123 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 0.75 inches of rain have fallen in the past hour with earlier rainfall amounts from yesterday exceeding 1-inch. This has led to saturated soils, and additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Grants, Milan and San Rafael in Cibola County. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 70 and 88.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.